You might have general questions about the diagnosis or symptoms of dementia. Perhaps you’re interested in the treatments currently available, or the risk factors for developing the condition. You will find the answers in these pages.

What we do

Alzheimer’s Research UK firmly believes in the power of research to create a world free from the fear, harm and heartbreak of dementia.

We fund pioneering research that will make a real difference to people’s lives – now and in the future. Read more about our strategic approach to research, our exciting big initiatives and search through some of our pioneering research networks and partnerships.

Our approach

Our approach to research spans three areas that will nurture discovery and ideas as well as translating findings from this research into benefits for people with dementia.

Play Sea Hero Quest and #gameforgood

Alzheimer’s Research UK has teamed up with Deutsche Telekom and scientists from University College London and the University of East Anglia to develop Sea Hero Quest, a smartphone game that re-writes the rules on how we go about dementia research.